Woman Of Letters Collection

Portrait of Anna de Noailles (1876-1933) (drypoint on paper)
XIR222216 Portrait of Anna de Noailles (1876-1933) (drypoint on paper) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

Femme de lettre humanitaire se livrant sur l'homme... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Femme de lettre humanitaire se livrant sur l'homme... 1844. Femme de lettre humanitaire se livrant sur l'homme, a des reflexions cranement philosophiques!'

Anna de Noailles (1876-1933) 1913 (oil on canvas)
XIR198480 Anna de Noailles (1876-1933) 1913 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 93.5x73 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Juliette Adam, nee Lamber (1836-1936), from Galerie Contemporaine, c
STC129198 Juliette Adam, nee Lamber (1836-1936), from Galerie Contemporaine, c.1874-78 (b/w photo) by Mulnier, Ferdinand (1826-86); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Portrait of Isabella Teotochi Albrizzi (litho)
GIA3515865 Portrait of Isabella Teotochi Albrizzi (litho) by Guiscardi, Camilla (1806-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella Teotochi Albrizzi (1760-1836)

Femme de Lettres, 1915 (etching proof)
XYC242389 Femme de Lettres, 1915 (etching proof) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 15.2x22.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Madame de Scudery (1607-1701) (oil on canvas)
CHT228236 Portrait of Madame de Scudery (1607-1701) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Marguerite Durand, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Isabelle de Charriere (1740-1805) Belle de Zuylen, 1766 (pastel on paper)
BLY227103 Portrait of Isabelle de Charriere (1740-1805) Belle de Zuylen, 1766 (pastel on paper) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88); 32x24 cm; Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin

Portrait of Madame Necker (1739-94) (oil on canvas)
XIR71730 Portrait of Madame Necker (1739-94) (oil on canvas) by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802) (attr.to); 90x75 cm; Musee de l Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris, France; French

Marie de Gournay (engraving)
XIR1147524 Marie de Gournay (engraving) by Matheus (Mathieu), Jean (c.1592-1672); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Marie de Gournay (nee Marie Le Jars)

Madeleine de Scudery (1607-1701) (oil on canvas)
XIR53726 Madeleine de Scudery (1607-1701) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

Juliane, Baroness von Kruedener (1764-1824) nee Vietinghoff-Scheel, 1822 (gouache
XIR246475 Juliane, Baroness von Kruedener (1764-1824) nee Vietinghoff-Scheel, 1822 (gouache on paper) by Luderitz, Gustav Karl Friedrich (1803-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Necker Family in 1780 (pastel, gouache & w / c on paper)
XIR245774 The Necker Family in 1780 (pastel, gouache & w/c on paper) by Necker, Germaine (Madame de Stael) (1766-1817); Chateau de Coppet, Paris

Suzanne Necker (1739-94) after 1781 (oil on canvas)
XIR232843 Suzanne Necker (1739-94) after 1781 (oil on canvas) by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802); 32x27 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Claudine Alexandrine Guerin (1682-1749) Madame de Tencin (litho)
KW232430 Claudine Alexandrine Guerin (1682-1749) Madame de Tencin (litho) by French School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madame de Stael as Corinne, 1809 (oil on canvas)
BAL2287 Madame de Stael as Corinne, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 140x118 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Geneva

Portrait of Magdeleine de Souvre (1599-1678) Marquise de Sable, 1621 (pencil on paper)
XIR217862 Portrait of Magdeleine de Souvre (1599-1678) Marquise de Sable, 1621 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Dumonstier, or Dumoustier, Daniel (1574-1646); Louvre, Paris

Ninon de Lenclos (1616-1706) (oil on canvas) (see also 183893)
XIR192133 Ninon de Lenclos (1616-1706) (oil on canvas) (see also 183893) by Elle, Louis Ferdinand (the Elder) (c.1612-89) (attr.to); 64x61 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Madame Francoise de Graffigny (1695-1758) (oil on canvas)
XIR211967 Portrait of Madame Francoise de Graffigny (1695-1758) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Narbonne, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas)
XIR193552 Portrait of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal (1626-96) Marquise de Sevigne, c
XIR192442 Portrait of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal (1626-96) Marquise de Sevigne, c.1670 (pastel on paper) by Nanteuil, Robert (1623-78); 52x42 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Claudine Alexandrine Guerin de Tencin (1682-1749) (oil on canvas)
XIR191413 Portrait of Claudine Alexandrine Guerin de Tencin (1682-1749) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Dauphinois, Grenoble

Madame de Stael (1766-1817) 1810 (pencil on paper)
XIR190206 Madame de Stael (1766-1817) 1810 (pencil on paper) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Ninon de Lenclos (1620-1705) (oil on canvas) (see also 192133)
XIR183893 Portrait of Ninon de Lenclos (1620-1705) (oil on canvas) (see also 192133) by Elle, Louis Ferdinand (the Elder) (c.1612-89) (attr.to); 64x61 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French

Meeting with Madame de Stael (1766-1817) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR182940 Meeting with Madame de Stael (1766-1817) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Madame de Stael as Corinne (oil on canvas)
XIR175927 Madame de Stael as Corinne (oil on canvas) by Massot, Firmin (1766-1849); Chateau de Coppet, Paris, France; (add.info)

Portrait of Germaine de Stael (1766-1817), 1812 (oil on canvas)
BAL167490 Portrait of Germaine de Stael (1766-1817), 1812 (oil on canvas) by Borovikovsky, Vladimir Lukich (1757-1825); 88.7x68 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Margaret Fuller (1810-50) pub. by Johnson, Wilson & Co. 1872 (engraving) (b&w photo)
BAL126107 Margaret Fuller (1810-50) pub. by Johnson, Wilson & Co. 1872 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Portrait of Madame de Sevigne Writing (oil on canvas)
XIR181845 Portrait of Madame de Sevigne Writing (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

MARY HERBERT PEMBROKE (1561-1621). Nee Sidney. English countess, woman of letters and patron of the arts. Stipple engraving, 19th century

CONSTANCE de SALM (1767-1845). N

MARY HERBERT PEMBROKE (1561-1621). N

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"Women of Letters: A Legacy of Intellectual Brilliance and Artistic Expression" In the world of literature, there exists a lineage of remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on the written word. Through their pens, they have woven stories, challenged societal norms, and ignited intellectual discourse. These captivating portraits offer glimpses into the lives and minds of these extraordinary "women of letters. " Anna de Noailles (1876-1933), depicted in a drypoint on paper from 1913, exudes an air of elegance and sophistication. Her oil painting portrait showcases her as a woman ahead of her time – bold and unapologetic in her pursuit for artistic freedom. Juliette Adam (1836-1936), captured in Galerie Contemporaine's portrayal, embodies strength and resilience. As she gazes at us through time, we are reminded that she was not only a writer but also an influential feminist thinker. Isabella Teotochi Albrizzi's litho portrait reveals a woman whose intellect shines through her eyes. A true embodiment of the term "woman of letters, " she dedicated herself to promoting literature as a means to inspire change. The etching proof titled "Femme de Lettres" from 1915 serves as both homage and celebration to all women who dared to challenge literary conventions. It stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to their craft. Madame de Scudery (1607-1701) is immortalized in oil on canvas – regal yet approachable. Known for her salon gatherings where intellectuals converged, she fostered intellectual exchange among some of history's greatest minds. Isabelle de Charriere (1740-1805), known by her pen name Belle de Zuylen, is portrayed delicately with pastels on paper. Her gentle smile hints at the profound wisdom contained within her writings that continue to captivate readers to this day.